I’m a therapist, author, and mother who is transforming the way we approach adult family relationships.

Hi, I'm Whitney.

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TOXIC POSITIVITY

A powerful guide to owning our emotions—even the difficult ones—in order to show up authentically in the world.

Every day, we’re bombarded with pressure to be positive. From “good vibes only” and “life is good” memes, to endless advice, to “look on the bright side,” we’re constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups, and other challenges, there’s little space for talking about our real feelings—and processing them so that we can feel better and move forward.

But if all this positivity is the answer, why are so many of us anxious, depressed, and burned out?

In this refreshingly honest guide, Whitney shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection, and growth—and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are.



FROM THE community

“You helped me a lot with acceptance, your posts often lift me up when I feel like I’ve failed again in life, you helped me see that being compassionate towards oneself even when struggling can be the key.”


“Your account put all these feelings I’ve been struggling with for years into words.” 


“I like how your posts are easy to digest, follow, and retain. You share content that is very relevant and I can almost always find an area in my life where I can apply the tools/verbiage that you share. I think I got hooked when you shared the piece about toxic positivity. I could never name it and then you did!”


“I follow you because I immediately connected to your smart, down-to-earth, compassionate and practical style when you visited my class. You are who you say you are.”

“I love your approach in explaining concepts, very simple and easy, validating, and provides next steps!! And applicable solutions! Which separates you from a lot of other therapist accounts I’ve seen who simply address problems with no solutions. Every caption you write deeply resonates.”

“She makes everything really clear and I like that she didn't give us a "magical formula" to solve everything, she gave us tools and it's up to us to use them or not”

FROM THE community

“You helped me a lot with acceptance, your posts often lift me up when I feel like I’ve failed again in life, you helped me see that being compassionate towards oneself even when struggling can be the key.”


“Your account put all these feelings I’ve been struggling with for years into words.” 


“I like how your posts are easy to digest, follow, and retain. You share content that is very relevant and I can almost always find an area in my life where I can apply the tools/verbiage that you share. I think I got hooked when you shared the piece about toxic positivity. I could never name it and then you did!”

“I follow you because I immediately connected to your smart, down-to-earth, compassionate and practical style when you visited my class. You are who you say you are.”


“I love your approach in explaining concepts, very simple and easy, validating, and provides next steps!! And applicable solutions! Which separates you from a lot of other therapist accounts I’ve seen who simply address problems with no solutions. Every caption you write deeply resonates.”

“She makes everything really clear and I like that she didn't give us a "magical formula" to solve everything, she gave us tools and it's up to us to use them or not”

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